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McClellan-Palomar Airport

KCRQ / CLD

Carlsbad, US

Last Updated

Sep 16, 06:53 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Last Updated

06:53Z

☀️ Day

VFR

Flight Rules

20°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 18°C

0kt

0°

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

29.89

QNH (inHg)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KCRQ 160653Z AUTO 00000KT CLR 20/18 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP117 T02000183 $

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

29.89 inHg

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

29.56 inHg

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (331 ft)

Pressure Alt

361 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 29.92 inHg

Density Altitude: 1,040 ft

ISA Deviation: +5.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF KCRQ 160705Z 1607/1706 VRB04KT P6SM SCT007 TEMPO 1608/1612 5SM BR BKN005 FM161200 VRB03KT 5SM BR BKN005 FM161500 VRB03KT P6SM SCT008 FM161900 26008KT P6SM SKC

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

07:13Z BASE

+0h

VFR VRB 4kt

Visibility: >6SM

08:00Z TEMPO

+1h

IFR

Visibility: 5SM

Ceiling: 500ft

Mist

12:00Z FM161200

+5h

IFR VRB 3kt

Visibility: 5SM

Ceiling: 500ft

Mist

15:00Z FM161500

+8h

VFR VRB 3kt

Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Data Sources

• Current conditions from METAR observations
• Historical data from past 24 hours
• No forecast or predicted data included
• Data updated with each new METAR report

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Airport Runway Layout

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Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
06/24	4,897 ft	150 ft	ASP	79°	↑ 0.0kt • ↔ 0.0kt 79° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

McClellan-Palomar Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KCRQ

IATA Code: CLD

Type: medium airport

Status: active

Elevation: 331 ft MSL

Location

City: Carlsbad

Country: US

Latitude: 33.128300°

Longitude: -117.279999°

Time Zone: Etc/GMT8

Runway Information

Runway 06/24

Length: 4,897 ft

Width: 150 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7

• Ground handling available

• Fuel services available

About McClellan-Palomar Airport

McClellan-Palomar Airport (KCRQ/CLD) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Carlsbad, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 331 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (06/24) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.